vasectomy
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Noun — A surgical procedure that cuts or seals the tubes carrying sperm, used as a permanent form of male birth control.
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Etymology
Built from "vas" (short for vas deferens, the tube carrying sperm) plus the medical suffix "-ectomy," meaning "surgical removal."
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What does “vasectomy” mean?
The word “vasectomy” means a surgical procedure that cuts or seals the tubes carrying sperm, used as a permanent form of male birth control. In plain terms, a vasectomy is a minor surgery that makes a man permanently unable to father children, without affecting hormones or sex drive.
How do you pronounce “vasectomy”?
“Vasectomy” is pronounced vuh-SEHK-tuh-mee (/vəˈsɛktəmi/ in IPA).
How do you use “vasectomy” in a sentence?
Here is “vasectomy” used in a sentence: “After deciding their family was complete, he opted for a vasectomy.”
What part of speech is “vasectomy”?
“Vasectomy” is a noun.